Abusive Behavior
Resident students are not allowed to be abusive of others.  Writing or speaking obscene language is not allowed.

Alcohol and Illegal Drugs Policy
Resident students are expected to be conversant with and to comply with The University of Scranton Policy on Alcohol and
Illegal Drugs as printed elsewhere in this handbook.  Students are reminded of the following regulations governing alcohol or
illegal drugs in University residences:

     1. It is prohibited for anyone to sell illegal drug substances on University property.

     2. It is prohibited for anyone to use or possess illegal drug substances on University property.

     3. It is prohibited for a student under the age of twenty-one to possess or consume an alcoholic beverage.

     4. It is prohibited for any student to be in the presence of any other person illegally possessing, consuming or
     selling illegal drug substances or alcoholic beverages.

     5. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all public areas in University residences.

     6. It is prohibited to dispense beer from a keg or beer ball in University residences.

     7. Intoxication is not permitted.
      8. Empty kegs and beer balls are not permitted in residences.  In addition, empty containers of alcohol (cans or
     bottles) are acceptable evidence of consumption, and are therefore not allowed in student rooms.  This ban
     includes displays of empty alcoholic beverage containers on shelves, desks, etc.

     9. It is prohibited for anyone over the age of 21 to consume/possess alcoholic beverages with individuals under
     the age of 21 (except for one?s roommate).

Candles
    Burning candles is prohibited in the residence halls.

Care of Rooms and Lounges
    Residents are expected to keep their rooms clean and orderly.  The furniture in rooms and its arrangement comply with
existing fire and health codes.  If students plan to augment room furniture with chairs or sofas, they must purchase furniture
which is clean and fireproof.  Waterbeds are not allowed.  Supplementary furniture must be removed by room occupants and
properly disposed of at the end of the academic year.  Students are not allowed to remove or store any University furniture or
equipment placed in the student?s room.  Neither are students allowed to remove furniture in any of the common areas.

    Students are not allowed to damage any part of the room, neither the structure nor the equipment.  If any item is damaged or
broken, it should be reported to the staff member.  Students are not allowed to repair or replace broken or damaged items
owned by the University.

    Students are not allowed to use tacks, nails or tape that causes damage to the walls.

Cooking/Electrical Appliances
    Students are required to limit their use of electrical appliances to the following:  personal computer, radio, stereo, small TV,
compact refrigerator (no more that 175 watts of power), microwave, clock, hair dryer and small fan.  Toaster ovens, open-
coil heaters or burners and space heaters are not allowed.

Courtyards and Lawns
    Students are not permitted to engage in games of catch with hard balls, footballs, lacrosse sticks, or other types of vigorous
activity in the courtyards adjacent to student residences.  This policy exists to preserve the green areas and protect residents
and the buildings.

Damage
     During the first week of the academic year, resident students will be provided with a completed Room Condition Form by
the Residence Life staff member.  Each resident has five days to inform her or his staff member of any mistakes or missing items
on the report.  Each resident should list any damage noted in her or his room on this form and return it to staff.

    The Room Condition Form will serve as protection against housing-damage charges for the student and as an alert for
repairs to maintenance personnel.  These reports are kept on file and are reviewed when the student leaves that particular
room.  At that time, damage other than ordinary wear and tear will be charged to the occupants.

    An incoming resident student is required to pay a $200 room-damage fee.  The room-damage fee will be paid by each
student upon assuming residency and will be refunded in full (or in part if any claims are made against the fee) upon the
student?s graduation or approved withdrawal from the housing system.  An additional $200 room-damage fee must be paid by
a resident student each time she or he is responsible for damages in the residences totaling more than $200.

    In those cases when the responsible parties for damages to the residence cannot be determined, the University reserves the
right to distribute the cost of repairs or replacement for these damages among all residents residing in that residence or area of
residence.

    Vandalism or behavior that could lead to damage of the residence halls is prohibited.  Persons found engaging in such
behavior face repair or replacement costs plus judicial sanctions.  The following is a list of some of the activities that could lead
to destruction of property or injury to the residents and are not allowed in the residence halls:  elevator misuse, shaving-cream
fights, pillow fights, dart throwing, lavatory misuse, bulletin-board misuse, water misuse, food throwing, creating messy
conditions in a room, vending-machine misuse, recreation-equipment misuse, etc.

Entering Student Rooms and Residences
    Authorized University representatives may enter a student?s room to inspect, repair, examine, or make necessary
alterations.  In addition, University representatives may enter a student?s room to enforce University policy; to investigate
possible policy infractions; to ensure that students have vacated the room in fire-drill or emergency situations; to inspect for
cleanliness, health and safety; or to place, replace, repair or remove rented equipment.

    A student is not allowed to enter another student?s room without permission from the occupant.  University staff will provide
access to a room only for the resident of that room.

     No one is welcome in a University of Scranton student residence unless she/he resides in that residence, is a University
employee working in that residence, is being hosted by a resident of that building, or is given permission by the University to do
work in that building.  Resident students are held responsible for the behavior of their guests.  Guests must always be escorted
by a resident while in the building.

Evacuation Procedures
    The following procedure is to be adhered to when the fire alarm sounds:

     1. Immediately upon knowing the alarm has been set, each occupant in the residence is to close her or his
     windows and door and leave the building by the nearest exit.

     2. No one should linger in the building for any reason.

     3. All occupants must remain at least 100 feet away from the residence in which the alarm sounded.  No one may
     re-enter the residence before the proper authorities grant permission.

Facility Reservation
    Residence-hall and house-lounge space is for the explicit use of the residents of that building.  No other group may use that
space during the academic year.  The three exceptions to this are:  the classroom in Fayette House, the classroom in Liva
House and Collegiate Hall.  Only students taking registered classes through the University may have access to the classroom
space.  In order to reserve Collegiate Hall, please contact the Office of Residence Life at least two weeks prior to the date
needed.  Please note that this space is also set aside as a study space and will not be given to groups during busy academic
times. Collegiate Hall will not be booked more than three times each week.

Failure to Comply
    Residence Life staff members are charged with the overall responsibility of ensuring that student residences offer safe,
attractive and comfortable conditions promoting optimum student development and learning.  Such staff members often must
make requests of students in the performance of their various duties.  Failure to comply with the legitimate request of a
Residence Life staff member or other University official is a serious offense.

Fire Escapes
    Resident students are never to be on hall fire escapes except in times of emergency. In addition, clothing and signs are not
allowed to be hung from the fire escapes.

Fire and Safety Equipment
    Tampering with fire extinguishers, alarms and other safety equipment is a serious offense against the University community. A
student guilty of this offense faces a maximum penalty of expulsion from the University.

 Gambling
    Gambling is not allowed in the University residences.

Guests
    If a resident student plans to invite a guest for an overnight stay on campus, the resident must notify the RA or PC at least 24
hours before the guest arrives. See ?Visitation Policy? below for more information.

Illegal Possessions
    Use or possession of fireworks, firearms, ammunition, explosives, dangerous chemicals, knives or weapons of any kind is
forbidden in the University residences.  Also, natural trees, especially at Christmas time; motorcycles, or gas-driven vehicles;
gasoline, butane and other flammable items are prohibited.

Incense
    Burning incense is prohibited in the residence halls.

Lamps
    Halogen lamps are prohibited in the residence halls.

Lockouts
    If it is not possible to obtain the assistance of an RA or PC in the building, the student should call Public Safety for
assistance.  Students may be charged for lockouts.  Maintenance personnel are not allowed to provide access to a room for
residents.

Lofts
    The construction and/or placement of lofts, other than those provided by The University of Scranton, are not permitted due
to a number of significant safety and maintenance concerns.

Loss or Theft of Personal Property
    The University is not liable for the loss or theft of a resident?s personal property from any cause whatsoever.

Modifications to Rooms
    Structural modification or repairs of damages in the residence by a student or other non-University personnel is not allowed.
This includes setting any University-owned furniture on blocks, crates, etc. Cinder blocks and bricks are not allowed in student
rooms without the permission of the Office of Residence Life.

Noise
     It is essential that an atmosphere conducive to study and reflection be maintained in all University residences.  Each resident
student, therefore, is expected always to be considerate of others, and to exhibit restraint in the playing of music or otherwise
creating noise in and around University residences.  Stereos are not allowed to be played out a student?s window or out into
the public areas of the residence.

    Residents should conduct their activities so as not to interfere with the quiet of others.  Musical instruments may not be
played in the residences.  Quiet hours in the residences Sunday through Thursday are 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. and Friday and
Saturday from midnight until 10:00 a.m.  Disorderly conduct which disturbs others is not permitted at any time.

Painting a Room
    Students or other non-University personnel are not allowed to paint their rooms.

Pets
    Only fish are allowed in University residences, one tank per room which cannot exceed 20 gallons.  No other pets are
allowed.  If a resident violates this policy, the pet may be seized immediately by University personnel.

Property
    Residents are not allowed to be in possession of any stolen property in their rooms including construction barriers,
construction signs, University signs, University banners, food-service equipment, etc.

Restricted Areas in Residences
    A number of areas in student residences are off limits to students.  These areas include electrical or mechanical closets,
storage closets, roofs, balconies and staff rooms or offices.

Room Assignments
    A resident is not allowed to sublet her or his room at any time nor is a resident allowed to have a guest stay for an extended
period of time (more than two consecutive days or more than eight total days in one academic semester).  The University
reserves the right to move a resident from one room to another.

    In most cases, the University will not move a student out of her or his room at the request of a roommate.  However, if this
request is due to policy violations, the student should pursue judicial action through the Assistant to the Vice President for
Student Affairs.  A student may be moved out of housing or relocated as the result of a judicial sanction.

    Medical reasons are usually not valid reasons to ask that a roommate be moved.

Room Changes
     Room changes may occur only during the second and third weeks of the first and second semesters.  Room changes are not allowed during intersession. Room changes occurring after the room-change period ends are subject to a $30 fee.

Search of a Student Room
    Resident Assistants and Program Coordinators are not authorized to search student rooms.  RAs and PCS may enter a
room only as necessary and observe only what is in plain view.  Searches of the drawers, closets, and other areas can be
conducted only by the Director of Residence Life or a designee.  When a search is made, the occupants will be made aware of
the reason for the search, but not necessarily before the search is made.  Written notification of a room search will be left in the
room if the occupants were not in the room at the time of the search.

    A receipt for any belongings removed during the search will be given to the room occupants; such belongings will be
returned, if and when it is safe and lawful to do so, after disposition of a case by the appropriate University or civil authorities.
At least two University representatives, one a Residence Life staff member, will be present when a search of a student room is
required.

    In a criminal case or other serious emergency, the presence of a Residence Life staff member is not required.

Solicitation
    Solicitation in the residences is prohibited so as to protect residents from frequent visits and possible harassment.  Only
residence-hall organizations may solicit in their residence and then only with the majority vote of the organization.

Smoking
    Smoking is prohibited inside all University residences.

Vacancies
    A resident student may have one or more vacancies in her or his room.  Although the University makes every attempt to
inform residents of roommates, this is not always possible.  When residents leave for break periods and they have at least one
vacancy, the room should be clean and ready for the new occupant(s).

    When students visit the rooms with vacancies, the occupants are not allowed to dissuade the students from moving into this
room.  A violation of this policy is considered to be harassment.  Students with concerns about new roommates should make
these concerns known to their RA or PC.

Vacation Periods
    All University residences are closed over vacation periods with few exceptions.  Students are expected to vacate their
building by the posted time. The University makes reasonable accommodations for students who need to stay in housing for
academic reasons. Please see your staff member for more information.

 Violence Against a Staff Member
    The commission of an act of physical violence against any University employee acting in the performance of her or his duties
is considered an extremely serious offense.  Any student who commits an act of physical violence against a Residence Life Staff
member will be subject to disciplinary action.  A guilty verdict in such a case may result in suspension or expulsion from the
University.

Visitation Policy
    University residence halls, apartments and houses are the residences of the students assigned to live in those buildings.  Use
of the facilities and services (lounges, laundry, computer equipment, etc.) in these locations are for the exclusive use of these
residents.

    Any request to utilize any residence facility or outdoor area that affects the quality of life in a residence building must be
approved by the Office of Residence Life.The purpose of the visitation policy is to set up for all students an environment
conducive to privacy and quiet.  Even though a visitor is defined as a member of the opposite sex, a staff member or roommate
may request that a student of the same sex leave a location if the goals of the policy are not being followed.

    The right of a student to live in some privacy takes precedence over the right of a roommate to entertain a guest in the room.
Overnight guests of members of the opposite sex are not allowed.  Overnight guests of members of the same sex must be
registered with the Resident Assistant on duty or, in theme houses, with the Program Coordinator.  Permission to host overnight
guests must be granted by all residents of the particular room.

The following hours are for visitation:
    A. Upper Quad, Lower Quad, McCormick, Lavis, Gannon Halls, and Nevils Hall
        Sunday 10:00 a.m. to Midnight
        Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to Midnight
        Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
        Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

    B. Driscoll Hall, Gavigan Hall, Redington Hall, Leahy Hall, Theme Houses, University Houses
        Sunday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
        Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.

    C. University Apartments (Jerrett, Linden Plaza, Montgomery)
        Sunday through Saturday Open Visitation

     All residents and guests are expected to adhere to the visitation policy.  Hosts are fully responsible for the actions of their
guests whether for financial restitution or disciplinary action.  Hosts are expected to escort guests in and out of their residence if
the guests are not registered University students.

    At all times, a non-resident visitor of a building must be escorted by a resident of that building (host).  At no time should
non-residents be present without their host.  Use of laundry rooms, computer labs, recreation space, lounge space, pianos, etc., is meant for the residents of that building.  Only guests in the presence of their hosts may use these or other residential facilities.
In Gavigan College and Redington Hall, a resident student has priority over a guest in the use of all computer equipment.  The
Office of Residence Life may give permission to some groups or individuals to use residence-hall space.

    The above policy does not apply to Residence Life, Public Safety, or Maintenance personnel who are in the process of
fulfilling the responsibilities of their position.

Windows
    Due to the potential for serious injury or death, University policy strictly prohibits the throwing of any object from the
window of any University building.  Students also may not remove screens from windows.

    Electrical signs are not allowed in windows.  Signs and other material are not allowed to hang outside of windows, off fire
escapes, or off buildings.